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Position Title
ECONOMIST
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
23-CES-11749919-DHA-TC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 5, 2022 to Friday, April 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
  • No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference
  • 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)
  • 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)
  • 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)
  • 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)
  • 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)
  • 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
You MUST submit a complete resume in order to be considered for this position. Please review the required documents section of the vacancy announcement for further information.
 
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus?
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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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2. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements listed in this announcement, do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience.)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Perform analysis including determination of data needed to complete assignments; sources, reliability, and availability of such data; and methods of collections. (limit characters)